Wichita eagle., 1887-12-03
RECEPTION.
DIR. and Mrs. L. s. Ordway Entertain III Honor
OF Dr.. and Mrs. NanPearman.


Perhaps the most largely attended and
fashionable gathering at a private recep-
ton ever given in the city was the one that
assembled at the residence of DR.. and Mrs.
L. S. Ordwav. No. 1l30 North Lawrence
avenue, last night, ON the occasion of the
reception rendered by them to DIR and
Mrs. VanPearman nee Miss Maud
Levansaler). The entire house was
thrown open, and the suite of three parlors
presented most tasty and elegant appear
ance. The walls were decorated with I'M
doubtedly the finest private collection Of
pictures in the state. The character of the
paintings was noticed and commented
upon quite favorably by all Hot house
plants and cut flowers were strewn in eie-
CANT prOfUsion, giving the rooms a most
lovely appearance.
Near s o'clock the guests commenced to
arrive and the door keeper answered calls
for near two hours. The names of those
w. Mccoy, Mr. and Mrs. VI. J. Oliver,
Mr.. and Mrs. j. p. Miller. Mr.. and Mrs.
\. B. Wright; Mrs. c. w. Graham; Mrs.
NJ. r. Doyle; Mr. and Mrs. a. T. Carpen-
ter; Mr.. and Mrs. W. G. Hacker; Mr. and
Mrs. W. G. McCune; Col. agd Mrs. H. w.
Lewis; Col. and Mrs. VIM Innes;
Mr.. and Mrs r. p Murdoch;
Mr.. and Mrs o. H. Bentley, Mr.. and Mrs.
j. H. Dagner, the Hon. and Mrs. Rodolph
Hatfield, Mr.. and Mrs McClees, Mr.. and
Mrs. p Lee Hall, Mr. and Mrs. NJ L. Gar
yer, Mr.. and Mrs. A. Kanouse, Mrs. J. NJ
Parsons, Mr.. and Mrs. w. B. Todd, Mr..
and Mrs. 6. w. Whitney, Mr.. and Mrs. ..
a. Talmadge, Mrs. \. Baldwin, Mr.. and
Mrs. 7. w. Oliver, Mr.. and Mrs. a. f.
Mum. Prof. and Mrs. j. N. Naylor, Mrs.
A. A. Packer Mr. and Mrs. d. Webb.
Misses Effie Wright, Kate Graham, Ju-
liza and Melinda Post. Emma McClees, Lu-
cile Lauck, Mosceline Baldwin, Lodi
Mum, Ida NJ. Miller.
Messrs. Oscar belong, J. V. Majors,
Ridge Comfy, Harvey Fleming, Judge J.
L. Lauck, Ed Dallett, \. S Munson, Al
Greet, Harry Viele.
The host and hostess, Dr. and Mrs Ord
way, did themselves nobly in entertaining
the guests Of the evening. Mrs. Ordway
has shown herself one of the best entertain
ers in the city. Her many friends in the
city who knew her in st. Louis, cOncede
this without seeing her put to the test in
Wichita
Mrs. DR.. Pearman needs no intro
duction to Wichita society as she
spent number of months in the city last
year and made many warm friends She
soon proved herself tavorite in society
circles and she is quite valuable acquisi-
ton.
The handsome bride and groom were the
recipients of many kind wishes for future
happiness and success.
Gand0lto, the prince of caterers had eX-
elusive charge of the supper, which was
undoubtedly ore of the most elaborate ever
served in the west. The table was laid in
the large dining room, artistically deco
rated with natural flowers and fruits,
the center piece being an immense silver
and glass pyramid stand filed with inn
ported and domestic fruits
THE MENU.
Oysters.
Raw Fried.
Chicken CrOquettes.
(ErenCh peas
Boned turkey. Westphalia Ham.
(Aspie ielly.)
Chicken Salad. Shrimp Salad.
Ice Cream.
Assorted Cake. Nuts.
Fruits.
Coffee. Chocolate
Supper being served by an efficient corps
of walters from s to ii o'clock, during
which time Shaws full string orchestra
discoursed the latest musical selections,
the full, rich strains adding much to the
pleasures of this delightful occasion.
Near II o'clock the young folks" com
menced 10 dance, which lasted several
hours. The spacious parlors, though
small for the large crowd in the early part
of the evening, were large enough for the
merry walters.